Is $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt A Good Deal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jahloha · 01-13-2015, 08:17 PM

I have a 14 bolt from an 87' that is currently 4.11 gear ratio. I am unfamiliar with redoing gears or rebuilding rear ends.

I have a quote from a builder for Traxxas to rebuild the rear end with 3.73 gears and bearings for $698 out the door.

Is this a fair price?

Mike C · 01-13-2015, 08:48 PM

Probably about what that job would cost, but if I were you I'd just start looking for a 3.73 geared 14 bolt replacement. Is the only goal to change to 3.73? Why?

Honestly, the 9% reduction in gears makes no sense to spend money on performance wise unless you are trying to match a 3.73 front. Be much cheaper and easier to put a little taller tire on it!

Jahloha · 01-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Mike, thanks so much for the input. I am not set on paying him for th work, but wanted to gain some insight from more versed forum members on his quote.

**DaHos** · 01-13-2015, 09:03 PM

Close to what my builder wanted to do the opposite swap.. Been looking for a 4.10's as I have a swapped 14B with 3.73's.......(and front is factory 4.10) I have been searching on and off for a complete rear with a 4.10 as when available can be picked up for $150-250.

Luv to do a little trading if you were a wee bit closer.........

**jeffahart** · 01-13-2015, 09:23 PM

It's a fair price if it's a good shop with good parts. Quality parts including ring and pinion gotta be around $350 then add labor. Sounds fair to me.

Is the vehicle running? What are you not liking... cruising rpm, dogging off the line? Or are you preempting based on something else.

What size tires are you planning? I'd be picking tires and engine setup and then I'd be running the truck long before any decision on gears. I've have my personal bias on gearing and tires based on my own experiences. So, you need to run it see if you really do hate the gears.

I bet you can put some oil and brakes in that hunk of steel and get it to run long enough to make a good choice on gears. In fact, I bet if you put oil and brakes in it and it runs fine you won't touch it again!

01-13-2015, 08:17 PM	#1
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Is $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt A Good Deal? I have a 14 bolt from an 87' that is currently 4.11 gear ratio. I am unfamiliar with redoing gears or rebuilding rear ends. I have a quote from a builder for Traxxas to rebuild the rear end with 3.73 gears and bearings for $698 out the door. Is this a fair price? __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread Last edited by Jahloha; 01-13-2015 at 08:49 PM.

01-13-2015, 08:48 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt Probably about what that job would cost, but if I were you I'd just start looking for a 3.73 geared 14 bolt replacement. Is the only goal to change to 3.73? Why? Honestly, the 9% reduction in gears makes no sense to spend money on performance wise unless you are trying to match a 3.73 front. Be much cheaper and easier to put a little taller tire on it! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#3
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Re: Is $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt A Good Deal? Mike, thanks so much for the input. I am not set on paying him for th work, but wanted to gain some insight from more versed forum members on his quote. __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

01-13-2015, 09:03 PM	#4
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,857	Re: Is $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt A Good Deal? Close to what my builder wanted to do the opposite swap.. Been looking for a 4.10's as I have a swapped 14B with 3.73's.......(and front is factory 4.10) I have been searching on and off for a complete rear with a 4.10 as when available can be picked up for $150-250. Luv to do a little trading if you were a wee bit closer......... __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

01-13-2015, 09:23 PM	#5
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,906	Re: Is $698 for rebuilt 14-bolt A Good Deal? It's a fair price if it's a good shop with good parts. Quality parts including ring and pinion gotta be around $350 then add labor. Sounds fair to me. Is the vehicle running? What are you not liking... cruising rpm, dogging off the line? Or are you preempting based on something else. What size tires are you planning? I'd be picking tires and engine setup and then I'd be running the truck long before any decision on gears. I've have my personal bias on gearing and tires based on my own experiences. So, you need to run it see if you really do hate the gears. I bet you can put some oil and brakes in that hunk of steel and get it to run long enough to make a good choice on gears. In fact, I bet if you put oil and brakes in it and it runs fine you won't touch it again! __________________ White K20



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